In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
INCESSANTLY
constantly, always, forever, perpetually, incessantly
(adverb) without interruption; “the world is constantly changing”
endlessly, ceaselessly, incessantly, unceasingly, unendingly, continuously
(adverb) with unflagging resolve; “dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of perfection that is the goal of every artiste”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
incessantly (not comparable)
In a manner without pause or stop, especially to the point of annoyance; not ceasing.
(obsolete) immediately
Synonyms
• (in a manner without pause or stop): ceaselessly, continuously, unremittingly; see also continuously
Anagrams
• calystenins
Source: Wiktionary
In*ces"sant*ly, adv.
Definition: Unceasingly; continually. Shak.
INCESSANT
In*ces"sant, a. Etym: [L. incessans, -antis; pref. in- not + cessare to cease: cf. F. incessant. See Cease.]
Definition: Continuing or following without interruption; unceasing; unitermitted; uninterrupted; continual; as, incessant clamors; incessant pain, etc. Against the castle gate, . . . Which with incessant force and endless hate, They batter'd day and night and entrance did await. Spenser.
Syn.
– Unceasing; uninterrupted; unintermitted; unremitting; ceaseless; continual; constant; perpetual.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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